Bill to allow library board member removals advances out of Senate committee
The bill allows two thirds of a library board's appointing authority to remove a member for any reason.
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Clean Up Alabama calls for complete removal of LGBTQ books for youth
The public comment session is now open on an APLS rule that would deem transgender materials "inappropriate" for minors.
New online magazine celebrates Alabama libraries
The first month of the magazine features the Rogersville Public Library and its importance to its rural community.
Embattled Prattville Pride group to host Pridefest Sunday
The group could not host the event in Prattville this year due to struggles reaching a rental agreement.
Clean Up Alabama leader wants “trans stuff” out of all libraries
Clean Up Alabama's leader, Hannah Rees, clarified her intent, stating that "trans stuff" should be removed entirely from all libraries — not just moved.
Read Freely celebrates legislative wins as bill to criminalize librarians dies
A bill that would allow for more local government control of library boards also failed to gain any traction during the session.
Both sides call on Fairhope Council after state pauses funding to library
Mayor Sherry Sullivan suggested that the APLS could create a state-level board to appeal book location decisions.
APLS chair asks Fairhope Library to review 35 “inappropriate” books
The library board meets April 21 and will consider Wahl's request to initiate a review of the books.
Fairhope Council rules out defunding library over book placement
Council President Jack Burrell said he takes exception to the actions of the APLS board and fears the freedom to read is under attack.
APLS cuts funding to Fairhope Library due to “sexually explicit” books
The anti-censorhip group Read Freely criticized the action and announced a fundraiser to offset the loss of state funding.